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What are the typical arguments in support of storing combo-box values (static lookup values (strings etc.) for an application) in database vs storing them right into the html page itself ?
The reason is to separate your data from the UI.
The purpose of placing data in a single location is to make change, fixes, and updates to a site easier. If you have 10 forms and each needs a state drop down then adding a state later would require changing the text on 10 pages.
Even with just one drop down having the separation makes maintenance easier.